“Super Garuda Shield 2026 will be Indonesia’s largest multinational military exercise, featuring more than 6,000 personnel conducting field training and tactical synchronization across the sprawling archipelago.”
“The annual event, scheduled for August 31 through September 11, will include increased emphasis on multidomain operations that combine ground, maritime, air and cyberspace personnel into unified forces.”
“Fifteen participating nations and at least 12 observer countries are expected, extending the exercise far past its 2007 origin as drills between Indonesian and United States personnel. Led by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the U.S. Pacific Command (US PACOM), the exercise expanded dramatically in 2022, becoming multinational…”
“Core participants include Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Italy, Japan, Laos, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and Timor-Leste, along with Indonesia and the U.S., according to Indonesian Defense Ministry analyst Pudji Astuti.”
“Thailand’s participation as an exercise observer and Canada’s expanded role in providing logistical support demonstrate Indonesia’s growing international status, Jayawibawa said.”